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State workers may get a pay raise as early as July 1. Capitol reporter Dan Boyce tells us why this weekend's Republican State Convention could be a barn-burner. And in our feature interview, Reporter Edward O'Brien talks with a forest expert about steps being taken to prevent the spread of bark beetles.

Some Northern Montana communities are coping with flooding from torrential rains. Flathead reporter Katrin Frye has an update on grizzly bear monitoring efforts. Capitol reporter Dan Boyce tells us what First Lady Lisa Bullock has been up to in her new role. And in our feature interview, News Director Sally Mauk talks with the head of a Glacier Park program that uses citizen scientists to do important research in the park.

Capitol reporter Dan Boyce talks with wildfire experts. We'll also tell you why some top state officials are getting a pay raise. Allison Mills discusses what it is like living on the boundary between GMO and organic. News Director Sally Mauk talks with former University of Montana Journalism Professor Carol Van Valkenburg about the late NBC news correspondent and UM grad, Don Oliver.

Capitol reporter Dan Boyce talks about Governor Steve Bullock reaching out to lawmakers to uphold his vetoes. In our feature interview, reporter Edward O'Brien follows up with the CEO of the Montana Food Bank Network and talks about why summer may be a time of difficulty for many families.

Capitol reporter Dan Boyce talks with opponents of the new abortion law who hope courts will find it an invasion of privacy. Flathead reporter Katrin Frye discusses the Glacier Institute's alternative energy project. Reporter Edward O'Brien talks with a University of Montana professor about a study done by a group of cyclists whose record-breaking ride drew some conventional assumptions.